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Setting the Variance The display will show all the display segments for half a second toacknowledge the change in zone number. Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicleis new, the calibration process may not be complete. In these cases the calibration symbol, C, will be displayed where thecompass reading is normally displayed. To calibrate the compass, in an area free from large metal objects, make three 360" turns. The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic andthe calibration symbol does not appear, you must manually put the compass intothe calibration mode. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass/Temperature mode. Press both the E M and MODE buttons for approximately five seconds. The last entered variance zone number willbe displayed. Press the E M button until the proper variance number, as shown on the map, is showing. Press the MODE button to set the new variance zone and resume normal operation. Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the Compass/Temperature mode. Press both the E M and MODE buttonsfor at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol appears. Release both buttons and complete three 360" turns in an areafree from large metal objects.The calibration symbol will turn off and thecompass reading will be displayed. 2-99

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Seats and Restraint Systems	14
Seats and Seat Controls	15
Rear Seats	19
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone	48
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About - and the Answers	53
Safety Belts	54
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	54
Driver Position	54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	62
Right Front Passenger Position	63
Air Bag Systems	63
Rear Seat Passengers	71
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	75
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)	77
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)	79
Children	81
Built-in Child Restraint	84
Child Restraints	95
Larger Children	111
Safety Belt Extender	114
Checking Your Restraint Systems	114
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	115
Features and Controls	118
Keys	119
Door Locks	121
Keyless Entry System	125
Switchbanks	129
Sliding Door	130
Power Sliding Door	131
Liftgate	137
Theft	139
Content Theft-Deterrent	140
New Vehicle “Break-In”	142
Ignition Positions	143
Starting Your Engine	144
Engine Coolant Heater	146
Automatic Transaxle Operation	147
Parking Brake	151
Shifting Into PARK (P)	152
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	154
Parking Over Things That Burn	155
Engine Exhaust	155
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked	156
Locks and Lighting Choices	157
Windows	167
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	170
Exterior Lamps	177
Interior Lamps	178
Mirrors	182
Storage Compartments	183
Sun Visors	195
Accessory Inflator System	195
Accessory Power Outlet	197
Instrument Panel	199
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	203
Driver Information Center (DIC)	215
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	220
Comfort Controls	221
Air Conditioning	222
Heating	223
Defogging and Defrosting	223
Rear Window Defogger	224
Rear Climate Control	225
Ventilation System	227
Setting the Clock for Systems without Automatic Tone Control	228
Setting the Clock for Systems with Automatic Tone Control	228
AM-FM Stereo	229
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player	231
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control	234
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control	238
Rear Seat Audio	242
Remote Compact Disc Player	244
Theft-Deterrent Feature	245
Understanding Radio Reception	248
Tips About Your Audio System	248
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	249
Care of Your Compact Discs	250
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	251
Integrated Windshield Antenna	251
Your Driving and the Road	254
Defensive Driving	255
Drunken Driving	256
Control of a Vehicle	259
Braking	259
Steering	264
Off-Road Recovery	266
Passing	266
Loss of Control	268
Driving at Night	269
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	271
City Driving	274
Freeway Driving	275
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	276
Highway Hypnosis	277
Hill and Mountain Roads	277
Winter Driving	279
Loading Your Vehicle	283
Towing a Trailer	286
Hazard Warning Flashers	299
Other Warning Devices	299
Jump Starting	300
Towing Your Vehicle	305
Engine Overheating	310
If a Tire Goes Flat	321
Air Inflator	321
Changing a Flat Tire	321
Compact Spare Tire	331
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	332
Service and Appearance Care	336
Service	337
Fuel	338
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	342
Checking Things Under the Hood	343
Engine Oil	346
Air Cleaner	350
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement	351
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	353
Engine Coolant	356
Radiator Pressure Cap	359
Windshield Washer Fluid	360
Brakes	361
Battery	365
Bulb Replacement	366
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	374
Tires	375
Appearance Care	383
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	383
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	387
Underbody Maintenance	389
Chemical Paint Spotting	389
Appearance Care Materials Chart	390
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	391
Electrical System	392
Replacement Bulbs	399
Capacities and Specifications	400
Engine Specifications	400
Vehicle Dimensions	401
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	401
Air Conditioning Refrigerants	401
Maintenance Schedule	404
Introduction	405
Your Vehicle and the Environment	405
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	406
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	407
Selecting the Right Schedule	407
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	432
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	436
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	437
Part E: Maintenance Record	439
Customer Assistance Information	444
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	445
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	447
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	448
Canadian Roadside Assistance	450
Courtesy Transportation	451
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program	452
Warranty Information	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	453
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	454
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	454
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada	454

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Setting

the

Variance

The display

will

show

all

the

display

segments for half a

second

to acknowledge the

change

zone

number.

Turn the ignition

and

cycle

the

DIC

the

Compass/Temperature

mode.

Press

both

the

E M

and

MODE

buttons

for

approximately five seconds. The

last

entered

variance

zone number

will be displayed.

Press the E

button

until

the proper variance

number,

shown

the map, is showing. Press

the

MODE

button

set

the

new

variance

zone

and

resume

normal

operation.

Automatic

Compass

Calibration

The compass is

self-calibrating

which

eliminates

the

need

manually

set

the

compass. When

the

vehicle

new,

the

calibration

process

may

not be

complete.

these

cases

the

calibration

symbol,

C, will

displayed

where

the compass reading

normally

displayed.

To calibrate

the

compass,

an area free from large

metal

objects,

make

three 360" turns. The calibration

symbol

will

turn

off

and

the

compass

reading

will

be displayed.

Manual

Compass

Calibration

If the compass appears erratic

and

the calibration

symbol does not

appear,

you

must

manually

put

the

compass

into

the calibration

mode.

Turn

the

ignition

and

cycle

the

DIC

the

Compass/Temperature

mode.

Press

both

the

and

MODE

buttons for at

least

seconds

until

the

calibration symbol appears. Release both

buttons

and

complete three 360" turns

areafree from large

metal

objects.The calibration

symbol

will

turn

off

and

the compass reading will

displayed.

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